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Keep Aviation Moving as an FAA Repair & Overhaul Electronic Engineering Technician! 

Location: Tucson, AZ | Annual Pay: $49,920/year | Schedule: 1st shift 

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leading innovator in the aviation and aerospace industry to hire an experienced FAA Repair & Overhaul (R&O) Electronic Engineering Technician for a direct hire opportunity. If you're passionate about electronics, precision workmanship, and supporting aircraft safety and reliability, this is your chance to join a team where your technical expertise makes a real impact. 

In this role, you'll perform the assembly, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and overhaul of aircraft electronic components that help keep fleets operating safely and efficiently. Working within an FAA Repair Station, you'll collaborate with skilled technicians and engineers to ensure products meet the highest quality and regulatory standards. 

What You'll Do 

As an FAA R&O Electronic Engineering Technician, you will: 

• Assemble, disassemble, troubleshoot, repair, rework, reassemble, and test aircraft electronic components in support of FAA Repair Station operations. 

• Analyze component failures and recommend corrective actions to restore products to service in compliance with FAA and applicable regulatory requirements. 

• Perform manual assembly, hand soldering, automated assembly operations, and electronic testing using specialized equipment. 

• Operate automated test equipment (ATE) and inspect products to verify quality and functionality. 

• Perform machine and production line setup, feeder repairs, and first-level preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment. 

• Identify assembly process issues and implement or recommend effective solutions to improve quality and efficiency. 

• Follow established manufacturing procedures while exercising sound judgment when resolving technical challenges. 

• Maintain accurate documentation and utilize computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and documentation control systems. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet production goals, quality standards, and delivery schedules. 

• Assist in training and guiding team members while contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. 

What We're Looking For 

Required Qualifications 

• High school diploma with additional technical coursework after high school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• 4–5 years of relevant electronics manufacturing, repair, or overhaul experience. 

• Required site-specific certifications as defined by operations. 

• Strong understanding of board assembly processes and electronic product manufacturing workflows. 

• In-depth knowledge of soldering specifications, SMT (Surface Mount Technology) processing systems, and product quality standards. 

• Experience setting up, operating, calibrating, and maintaining assembly equipment, hand soldering tools, and manufacturing equipment. 

• Ability to troubleshoot electronic assemblies and recognize manufacturing process issues. 

• Knowledge of in-circuit testing (ICT) and functional test fixturing. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and electronic documentation control systems. 

• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills. 

• Ability to work independently under general supervision while managing multiple priorities. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience working in an FAA Repair Station or other regulated aerospace manufacturing environment. 

• Advanced knowledge of electronic manufacturing systems and production processes. 

• Experience performing preventive maintenance on automated manufacturing equipment. 

• Previous experience mentoring or training technicians. 

• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development within the aviation and aerospace industry. 

Work Environment 

This position is performed in a manufacturing environment and may involve: 

• Exposure to machinery, noise, dust, chemicals, and varying temperatures. 

• Extended periods of standing or sitting while performing detailed electronic assembly and inspection. 

• Repetitive hand movements requiring fine motor skills and precise hand-eye coordination. 

• Operation of specialized manufacturing, soldering, and testing equipment. 

• Occasional lifting and material handling. 

• Strict adherence to all health, safety, and FAA quality requirements. 

Ready to Help Keep Aircraft Flying Safely? 

If you're an experienced electronics technician with a passion for precision, problem-solving, and aerospace excellence, we want to hear from you. 

Apply today and take the next step in your career as an FAA Repair & Overhaul Electronic Engineering Technician with PDS Tech Commercial and our leading aviation and aerospace partner. 

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